Makoto Hasebe

FIFA World Cup 2018: Yuya Osako heads Japan to historic win over 10-man Colombia in Group H opener

Osako's 73rd-minute winner meant the Japanese avenged their 4-1 mauling in the group stages of Brazil 2014 as Colombia played with a man down for 86 minutes in Saransk.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Japanese footballers worried about family after earthquake, send condolences to those affected

The Japan football team has sent its condolences to those affected by the earthquake in Osaka, with some players worried about family living in the area.

Bayern Munich win record fourth Bundesliga title on the spin to pacify European agony

Robert Lewandowski netted twice as Bayern Munich became the first club to win four German league titles in a row on Saturday with a 2-1 victory at Ingolstadt.